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Important reminder for Smith College School for Social Work students: When you arrive at your placement, be sure to ask whether your agency has its own library or whether it can arrange library privileges for you at an area library. If not, then use the listing(s) below to identify area libraries and their policies regarding access and borrowing. Note that all policies described below are subject to change.

The information below is provided for Smith College School for Social Work students. The policies listed do not necessarily apply to other researchers.

Brown University
John D. Rockefeller Library
Providence, RI 02912-9109
circulation: 401-863-2165
reference: 401-863-2167

For access, you may apply at Rockefeller Library for reading privileges (at all Brown libraries) at no cost for two weeks per year. For longer access, you may purchase an access card for $50/6 months or $75/year. For borrowing privileges, you may purchase a borrowing card for $400/year. You are not eligible for interlibrary loan services.


Rhode Island College
James P. Adams Library
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
circulation: 401-456-8126
reference: 401-456-8125

You are welcome to use the collection. Borrowing and interlibrary loan privileges may be possible on a case-by-case basis by speaking with the Rhode Island College library director.


University of Rhode Island
URI Library
15 Lippitt Road
Kingston, RI 02881-2011
circulation: 401-874-2672
reference: 401-874-2653

You are welcome to use the collection. With proof of Rhode Island residency, you may obtain a special borrower's card. You will not be eligible for interlibrary loan services.